PSAT Exam
Sophomores and Juniors can now register in the Counseling Office to take the PSAT exam which will be administered here at BHS on Thursday, October 16th, from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Gymnasium. The fee to take this exam is $18.00 which must be paid via check made payable to the Town of Belchertown. The final day to register is September 26th. See your School Counselor if you have any questions.
Transcripts for College Admission or Scholarships
Seniors, to request transcripts for college admission or scholarships, please complete the appropriate form below:
Transcripts for College Request Form
Transcripts for Scholarships Request Form
College/Military/Trade School Visits for Seniors
College visits will be held in the Counseling Office. The list of college visits is posted outside of the Counseling Office, in the Student Memo, and at the link below. Seniors must be seriously interested in learning more about the visiting colleges in order to attend. Passes can be obtained in the Counseling Office the morning of the visit. Seniors will be allowed to attend at the discretion of the class educator.
College/Military/Trade School Visits
BHS School Profile and School Code
School Counseling Office Staff / School Counselor Student Assignments
School Counseling Office: 413-323-9419 Press 4 or direct extension (see below)
School Counseling Office Fax: 413-323-9353
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Ms. Maggie Folli Ext. 5203
School Counseling Department Chair/School Counselor
Class of 2026 – Grade 12 Last names beginning with A – E
Class of 2027 – Grade 11 Last names beginning with A – E
Class of 2028 – Grade 10 Last names beginning with A – G
Class of 2029 – Grade 9 Last names beginning with A – F
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Ms. Laura Lucarelle Ext. 5204
School Counselor
Class of 2026 – Grade 12 Last names beginning with F – O
Class of 2027 – Grade 11 Last names beginning with F – O
Class of 2028 – Grade 10 Last names beginning with H – M
Class of 2029 – Grade 9 Last names beginning with G – N
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Ms. Debra Davidsohn Ext. 5205
School Counselor
Class of 2026– Grade 12 Last names beginning with P– Z
Class of 2027 – Grade 11 Last names beginning with P – Z
Class of 2028 – Grade 10 Last names beginning with Mc– Z
Class of 2029 – Grade 9 Last names beginning with O – Z
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Ms. Fran Frederick Ext. 5207
School Adjustment Counselor
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Ms. Lynn Drawec Ext. 5200
Administrative Assistant
2025-2026 Counseling Office Important Dates
2025-2026 Program of Studies and Course Selection Sheets
ACT / SAT Test Dates
Click on the links below for ACT/SAT test dates. When registering online you will need to put in BHS’s School Code which is 220115.
ACT Test Dates
SAT Test Dates
College/Military/Trade School Visits
Please click on the link below for the list of colleges/military branches/trade schools who will be visiting Belchertown High School. Visits will be held in the Counseling Office. Seniors who are interested in learning more about these colleges/military branches/trade schools can stop by the Counseling Office the morning of the visit to get a pass.
College/Military/Trade School Visits
Transcript Request Forms for Seniors
Members of the Class of 2026 may use the following forms to request transcripts for colleges and transcripts for scholarships.
Class of 2026 Official Transcript Request Form for Colleges
Class of 2026 Official Transcript Request Form for Scholarships
Scholarships/Money for College
Events / Volunteer Opportunities / Summer College Programs
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Help Wanted - Job Opportunities
College Information Seminar and Financial Aid Night Presentations
Financial Aid Night
Financial Aid Night was held on Monday, October 7th, in the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium. A representative from the Massachusetts Educational Finance Authority (MEFA) shared information on types and sources of financial aid, the application process, how financial decisions are made, paying for college, and free resources. Click on the link below to view the Financial Aid 101 presentation. Contact your school counselor with questions.
Financial Aid 101
BHS College Information Seminar – Spring 2024
The College Information Seminar was held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the VMA. Check out what was covered. Contact your School Counselor with questions.
College Information Seminar 2024
Alumni Transcript Requests
If you are a graduate of BHS or attended BHS and you need a copy of your transcript, you can either email (preferred) the Administrative Assistant at ldrawec@belchertownps.org or call the BHS School Counseling Office at 413-323-9419 Extension 5200.
You must provide the following information in your email or telephone message (please speak clearly).
Graduation Name/Maiden Name
Year of Graduation or Attendance Dates
Email or address of where your transcript is to be sent
Your email address
Your telephone number
Please note colleges/universities will not accept transcripts from applicants. They will only accept transcripts directly from high schools.
Learner's Permit Documents
Documents required by the Registry of Motor Vehicles can be obtained by calling or emailing Ms. Drawec, the Administrative Assistant in the School Counseling Office. She can provide students with the necessary documents that are accepted by the RMV – Official Enrollment Verification Letter and Official Transcript. You may contact Ms. Drawec by phone at 413-323-9419 extension 5200 or by email at ldrawec@belchertownps.org. You will need to provide the student’s name, an email address where these documents can be sent, and a phone number in case there are any questions.
New Student Registration
New student registrations are now online. Click here for the registration link. If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Aponte at 413-323-0423 extension 100 or at caponte@belchertownps.org.
The following documents are required to enroll a new student at Belchertown High School:
Birth Certificate
Custody/Guardianship Documentation (if applicable)
Current Physical Exam (within 1 year)
Immunization Record
Two (2) Forms of Proof of Residency
Transcript of Grades
Final or Current Report Card
Grades-to-Date of Leaving (if during school year)
Discipline Record/Statement
Attendance Record
MCAS/Standardized Test Results
Special Education Records/504/DCAP (if applicable)
** School Choice inquiries must be made to the Superintendent’s Office at 413-323-0423 extension 100. **
Work Permits
Work permits are issued in the Superintendent’s Office at the Belchertown Public Schools Central Office, 14 Maple Street, Belchertown. The hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The phone number is 323-0423 extension 100. You must have a job prior to obtaining a work permit.
Click here for the link.